Finger Lakes Forward

Rochester area breweries win state beer awards. See the list democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyl… via @DandC

Global innovators head to Rochester for ⁦@LuminateROC⁩ cohort rbj.net/2026/03/19/lum…

From lasers to AI-powered medical devices, the next wave of OPI innovation is here. 🔬💡 10 startups join Round 9 of Luminate NY—receiving $100K to scale in NY and competing for up to $2M in follow-on funding. Learn more: on.ny.gov/4sPVWTE

The FAST NY Shovel-Ready Grant Program is jumpstarting site development & bringing manufacturing business to NYS. ️🏗️ Shovel-ready sites are the perfect place for semiconductor manufacturers, interstate distribution & logistics businesses. 🤝 Learn more: #program-status" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">esd.ny.gov/fast-ny#progra…

.⁦⁦@CityRochesterNY⁩ ranks as the best for first-time homebuyers democratandchronicle.com/story/news/ny-… via @DandC

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $15 Million Awarded to 13 Workforce Development Projects governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

Living in Rochester, N.Y.: A Real Estate Guide - The New York Times ⁦@CityRochesterNY⁩ nytimes.com/2026/03/03/rea…

.⁦@grow_ny⁩ 2026 competition opens ⁦@FLTimes⁩ fltimes.com/news/grow-ny-2…

The search for the next generation of food & ag innovators is on. 🌾 Applications are now open for Round 8 of Grow-NY, offering $3M in prize funding and mentorship for startups building in the Finger Lakes, Central NY and Southern Tier. Apply: on.ny.gov/3NjBP1a

#FLX brewery named among best brewpubs in America democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyl… via @DandC

French recycler Reju teams with Goodwill in Rochester democratandchronicle.com/story/news/loc… via @DandC

Reju, Goodwill spotlight Rochester’s growing role in textiles ⁦@RBJdaily⁩ rbj.net/2026/02/18/rej…

⁦.⁦@GovKathyHochul⁩ promised Rochester $225 million. What could it be used for? ⁦@ROCtheRiver⁩ wxxinews.org/local-news/202…

Welcome to Rochester, Reju! ♻️ With $4M in support from ESD, the company is moving ahead with its $390M textile regeneration hub at Eastman Business Park, turning used polyester into new products and keeping millions of garments out of landfills. More: on.ny.gov/4sPRVzC

.@EmpireStateDev VP @VinnieEsposito welcomes Reju to @CityRochesterNY French company will construct a regeneration hub at Eastman Business Park partner with Goodwill & others to regenerate polyester textiles that otherwise would end up in landfills #circulareconomy

Thruway in CNY, FLX set for chip boom fingerlakes1.com/2026/02/13/thr…

New all-electric affordable housing complex opens in Rochester, aiming to reduce carbon footprint ⁦@news10nbc⁩ whec.com/top-news/new-a…

Alta Vista project brings more housing to downtown Rochester ⁦@NYSHCR⁩ ⁦@GovKathyHochul⁩ rbj.net/2026/02/05/alt…

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $35 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Downtown Rochester ⁦@GovKathyHochul⁩ governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

#FLREDC gathering at the JA Discovery center @kodak_center in @CityRochesterNY discussing ideas to further bolster regional economic development efforts